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Dicliptera japonica

a perennial member of the Dicliptera genus in the family Acanthaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Life cycle
perennial
Height
0.45 m
Flower type
hermaphrodite

Uses

Medicinal uses

Historical medicinal uses. These records describe reported uses. They do not establish safety or effectiveness. Ask a qualified health professional before using any plant medicinally.

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Antiphlogistic, carminative, depurative, febrifuge, styptic and tonic[1].

Environment

Range
E. Asia - China and Japan.
Habitat
Damp shady places in woods and mountain gullies[1].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
light shade
Water
moderate
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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Seed -

Cultivation

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None known

References

  1. ? A Barefoot Doctors Manual. Running Press ISBN 0-914294-92-X

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  2. Ohwi. G. Flora of Japan. (English translation) Smithsonian Institution 1965-00-00

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